Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love Valentine's Day! It brings back memories of decorating shoe boxes and paper lunch sacks to tape on the back of our chairs in school, just wondering WHO would put WHAT into our decorated containers. Valentines was the holiday for paper lace doilies and glue and glitter. Conversation hearts (that some how tasted like soap!) and cinnamon red hot hearts.

He loves me! He loves me NOT! And will I ever know... :c)

Valentine's Day was for giggly girlfriends sharing secrets in a corner of the playground.

Valentine's Day was for heart shaped sugar cookies with thick pink frosting and red sugar sprinkles.

In my heart I'm licking envelopes stuffed with cut paper valentines,and putting one in each of your boxes, bags, or sewing baskets!

I agree, the anticipation was the best part. But can you imagine the kids in Grace Violet's kids class when they find this http://www.graceviolet.com/2009/02/how-to-make-marshmallow-lollipops.html in their paper bag. I dare you to read this and not smile, I couldn't. It is for the kid in all of us.

Ah yes, my busy little 5 1/2 year old is figuring out the fun of this holiday - and has noticed a definate difference between the Valentine's from girls vs boys - too funny!!! Most the girls gave Hanna Montana cards, which I found odd at the age, but oh well! He did the lacy doily cards and came home with a decorated brown paper bag for his goodies. Momma made heart shaped cookies and pizza. It doesn't take much effort on the part of adults to create wonderful, life-long lasting memories for children! Happy Valentine's Day. Cheers! Evelyn